Chicken Chimichangas with Green Sauce

Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2012

This was sooo yummy. I halved the recipe and used black sliced olives(6 oz can). I did not pured the olives with the rest of the liquids, however. I didn't have taco seasoning, so used a Santa Fe spice I had in my rack. I really reduced the amount of cheese. I added a handful in with the cream cheese and just sprinkled a little over the chimis at the end. There is so much cheesyness with the cream cheese, that a little cheese goes a long way. I used mexican taco cheese for my cheese. We loved it and it was a very simple dish to fix. Oh, I also baked instead of fried...sprayed with Pam and cooked for 10 minutes on one side, flipped, sprayed the other side and baked for an additional 10 minutes. They were not as crispy as deep fried, but crispy enough and I enjoyed them more than if they had been fried in oil.

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Cabinluvn

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Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Bangor, Wisconsin, USA

Chicken Chimichangas with Green Sauce

Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2012

This was sooo yummy. I halved the recipe and used black sliced olives(6 oz can). I did not pured the olives with the rest of the liquids, however. I didn't have taco seasoning, so used a Santa Fe spice I had in my rack. I really reduced the amount of cheese. I added a handful in with the cream cheese and just sprinkled a little over the chimis at the end. There is so much cheesyness with the cream cheese, that a little cheese goes a long way. I used mexican taco cheese for my cheese. We loved it and it was a very simple dish to fix. Oh, I also baked instead of fried...sprayed with Pam and cooked for 10 minutes on one side, flipped, sprayed the other side and baked for an additional 10 minutes. They were not as crispy as deep fried, but crispy enough and I enjoyed them more than if they had been fried in oil.

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Cabinluvn

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Bangor, Wisconsin, USA

Awesome Broccoli Casserole

Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2012

Didn't have cream of broccoli soup, so used broccoli cheese soup instead and then omitted the shredded cheddar cheese. Also didn't put in a whole package of stuffing mix. Instead I added a cup of stuffing cubes. Cooked the frozen broccoli first. It was a very good vegetable casserole. I know I am rating it on the changes I made, but since I didn't fix it as written, I have to rate it on how good it was. I will keep the recipe for sure and maybe try it as written the next time

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Cabinluvn

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Bangor, Wisconsin, USA

Chicken Veracruz

Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2012

Both my husband and I thought this was wonderful. No one flavor dominated the dish. It all melded and worked together. I fixed as written except for omitting the cilantro as we don't like the flavor. I also did not add more oil in the sauce in order to cut fat and I don't think the omission did any harm. Thanks for the recipe.

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Cabinluvn

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Bangor, Wisconsin, USA

Apple Raisin French Toast Strata

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2012

This was a hit with everyone Christmas morning. It needed a lot longer to cook and I ended up increasing the oven temperature and just blasting it with heat. I think baking for an hour to start with.

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Cabinluvn

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Bangor, Wisconsin, USA

Bagel and Cheese Bake

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2012

Did not really like this. Very heavy and bready.

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Cabinluvn

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Bangor, Wisconsin, USA

Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2012

Made this for holiday lunch and it was wonderful. Next time I would add more sun dried tomatoes and some of the oil it is packed in.

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Cabinluvn

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Bangor, Wisconsin, USA

Aw-some Cole Slaw

Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2011

Followed recipe exactly. Better than restaurant slaw and definitely better than slaw with bottled slaw dressing. A keeper recipe!

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Cabinluvn

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Bangor, Wisconsin, USA

Slow-Cooker Lasagne

Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2011

Wasn't sure how this would turn out but it was fantastic! Used low fat cottage cheese instead of ricotta and couldn't tell the difference. Added 2 links of italian sausage , squeezed out of the casing and broken up in the pan and 1 T minced garlic. Actually used about 8 noodles and used the full cup of water, cooked on low for 3.5 hours, topped with remaining cheese and cooked another 30 minutes. It was perfect.

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Cabinluvn

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Bangor, Wisconsin, USA

Linda's Crazy-Easy Shrimp Chili

Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2011

perfect for Atkins diet and yummy for all!

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Lady Linda

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Pat's Baked Potato Salad

Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2011

Fixed as written except used shredded cheese instead of cubed. The addition of the relish and olives give it a sweet/salty dimension that is a nice touch. Will keep in the rotation

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Cabinluvn

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Bangor, Wisconsin, USA

Mid-Eastern Chicken Thighs-DESGF

Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2011

This version is wonderful. I might add a little more curry to rev up the heat

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Cabinluvn

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Bangor, Wisconsin, USA

Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2011

So tasty! We gobbled these up, and they were very kid friendly, although they were perhaps a tad sweet. An instant hit!

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klineellie

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Spring Arbor, Michigan, USA

Fluffy Hot Chocolate

Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2011

I LOVE this cocoa! My family all rated it "five stars!" I did add more sugar though (some comments said it wasn't sweet enough) and used cinnamon instead of vanilla.

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klineellie

Cooking Level: Beginning

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Spring Arbor, Michigan, USA

Tomato Soup I

Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2011

This is SO easy to make and it also makes a good snack or put in a cup to have as a hot drink. I always puree it before I stir the hot milk in. And add basil.

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mcockerill

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Raspberry Cake

Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2011

went over great,yummy

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Rikki

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Broccoli Barley Soup

Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2011

This turned out bland. Had to add quite a bit of salt. It might be better with cheddar cheese.

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Robbin

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Brandon, Florida, USA

Southwestern Turkey Soup

Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2011

Used 3 15oz cans tomatoes, 5 cloves garlic, minced. Sauteed onions and garlic in broth before adding to crockpot. Used chicken broth and juice of one whole lemon. Cooked in slow cooker on high for 4 hours.

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Cabinluvn

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Jackson, Michigan, USA

Living In: Bangor, Wisconsin, USA

Southwestern Turkey Soup

Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2011

Used 3 15oz cans tomatoes, 5 cloves garlic, minced. Sauteed onions and garlic in broth before adding to crockpot. Used chicken broth and juice of one whole lemon. Cooked in slow cooker on high for 4 hours.

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